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Huntsville
Thursday, December 25th, 2025
Good morning, Huntsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Huntsville family is asking for help to locate Robert Miller, who was last heard from on June 5 & was reported missing on December 6. WAAY 31
- ➤ Madison Public Library hosts a Noon Year’s Eve Party on Dec. 31 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with crafts and a K-Pop dance, while Huntsville Botanical Garden holds a 21-plus Lights, Glamour, Garden event from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., featuring jazz, hors d'oeuvres and a champagne toast. The Madison Record
- ➤ Bank Independent’s annual Toy Share Drive collected 2,924 toys and raised $2,763.99 during the 2025 campaign, distributing donations to children in need across North Alabama and generating over $1 million in economic impact since it began in 2011 as part of the Helping Hands Foundation outreach efforts. Huntsville Business Journal
- ➤ Alabama State Troopers are distributing teddy bears to children facing tough times, and the program will serve families in Huntsville soon. WAAY 31
- ➤ Two Huntsville women recovered their Christmas gifts after mistakenly leaving them in the wrong car during a busy shopping trip. The incident reminds local shoppers to double-check their belongings amid the holiday rush. WAFF 48
- ➤ A local comedy theater is open today on Christmas to serve meals and provide comfort to those in need, offering a warm, community-focused gathering for all. WAFF 48
- ➤ On Dec. 24, 2025, a Huntsville barber named Hendon delivered surprise toys to families in need + sparked extra holiday cheer throughout the community. WAAY 31
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Church officials at Pope Leo are finishing setup for their first Christmas celebration today - volunteers are installing decorations at the church to welcome the local community. WAAY 31
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ CLAS honored Assistant Principal Jennifer Flanagan and Administrative Secretary Piper Moore at James Clemens High School for outstanding service, with Flanagan recognized for her work on the Re-Route program to boost academic turnarounds + Moore commended for her effective office management. The Madison Record
- ➤ James Clemens High School runs a Senior Engineering Internship Program that places top students in local companies to work 15 hours a week on real projects. The 12-week program starts this semester with interns at KTech, AME & IDEX Corporation. The Madison Record
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Meteorologist Grace Anello warned that a significant temperature change is in store for the holiday, with current Huntsville conditions at 60°F but Christmas Day forecast to bring warmer weather. More details were shared on WAAY 31 News. WAAY 31
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ FanDuel launched FanDuel Predicts in Alabama today under federal commodity-trading guidelines; the platform lets fans place sports predictions from 1 cent up to 99 cents and may push lawmakers to address the betting ban to gain state revenue, said State House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels. WAFF 48
- ➤ More than 1,400 runners braved 25° temperatures today for the 49th Rocket City Marathon, starting and finishing at the Von Braun Center. Madison athletes — led by Josh Whitehead — placed well in the race presented by the Huntsville Track Club and the Huntsville Sports Commission. The Madison Record
- ➤ Christian Wester — a James Clemens High senior representing the Huntsville Swim Association — swam at the Speedo Winter Junior Nationals in Indianapolis. The 6-foot-1 swimmer said he needed to build muscle and improve his backstroke and plans to focus on weight training and cardio for future meets. The Madison Record
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Huntsville Havoc vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers
7-8:30 p.m. — Propst Arena — Watch the thrilling matchup between the Havoc and Ice Flyers on FloHockey.
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Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA
8:45-9:45 p.m. — Stovehouse Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a stunning candlelight concert featuring the iconic music of Queen and ABBA performed by the Listeso String Quartet.
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Phat Sammy's Comedy Open Mic Night
9-11 p.m. — Phat Sammy's — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughs hosted by local comedians at this vibrant open mic event.
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Cactus Tate Live Comedy Show
7-11 p.m. — Huntsville Levity Live — Tickets starting at $27.02 — Enjoy an evening of laughs with Cactus Tate at this vibrant comedy venue.
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Candlelight Concert Featuring Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
6:45-7:45 p.m. — Stovehouse Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magical sounds of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons in a captivating candlelit setting.
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Huntsville Boat Show
10 a.m.-8 p.m. — Von Braun Center — Single Day Admission: $12 — Explore a variety of boats and enjoy family-friendly boating activities.
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Real Interactive Ghost Hunt at The Historic Lowry House
7-10:30 p.m. — The Historic Lowry House — Tickets required — Experience a thrilling paranormal investigation at one of the most haunted places in Alabama.
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PMP Exam Preparation Training
9 AM – 5 PM — Alabama A&M University — Contact for pricing — Enhance your project management skills with a comprehensive PMP certification bootcamp.
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Twelfth Night Performance
7:30-9:30 p.m. — VBC Playhouse — Ticket prices vary — Experience Shakespeare's classic comedy of mistaken identities and love.
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Alabama Regional Future City Competition
7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. — T.M. Elmore Gymnasium — Free entry — Middle school students showcase innovative cities of the future tackling real-world problems.
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